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EDGER
New TAM exhibit features 70 years of one artist's work
Page 11
Last minute Valentine's Day solutions answered
Page 6-7
University of Washington, Tacoma
Vol. XII No. 9
February 13, 2003
IAS dept searches for new faculty
by Kayla Cogdill
Positions up for grabs in the IAS department are for an assis¬ tant professor in 2-D art, an assistant professor in 3-D art and an assistant professor in broadcast media.
The Interdisciplinary Arts and Science department is working to fill these three fac¬ ulty positions before autumn quarter 2003.
Leading the search is Dr. EHvya McMillin, an assistant professor of conununications in the IAS department, for the broadcast media position and Samuel Paiker, assistant profes¬ sor in liberal studies, for the two art positions.
"Before the search can begin faculty and administration have to decide which departments will be able to look for new applicants based on the amoimt of mcHiey the state will allocate the university," said William Richardson, director of the IAS department.
"The next step is to put advertisements together and publicize. The faculty and stu¬ dent on the search conunittee will then review all the applica¬ tions and narrow it down to ten. After it is narrowed, phone interviews are conducted. Three applicants are chosen and brought to the campus for a day and a half to view the campus facilities and perform a demon¬ stration before a class. When this is all completed the search conmiittee finally extends a hir¬ ing oifer to one of the appli¬ cants."
Last quarter three positions were filled quickly because of a potential hiring fireeze that could be imposed fay Govemor Gary Locke's budget proposal.
Typically there are 40-200 ^plicants for each position. There haive been over 100 ^^li- cations for the art positions.
"Application requirements are stringent and candidates have to supply strong evidence of teaching and research merit. The campus interviews them¬ selves are rigorous.**
"The interview for the broadcast candidate spanned two fiill days with meetings with communication faculty, program and campus heads, media and technology person¬ nel, and students," McMillin said.
"At UWT we face the excit¬ ing challenge of meeting stu-
See Faculty page 10
Running out of answers
Jdifi Thorbum / The Ledger
Washington junior Doug Wrenn stands frustrated with the performance of his squad in the Huskies' 79-77 loss in overtime to Arizona State last Thursday - the second con¬ secutive overtime loss for ttie team. "We are not interest¬ ed in playing people close; we are interested in winning," said Head Coach Lorenzo Romar after the game.
Campus evacuation plans put to test
by Karie Anderson
Siren sounds echoed the halls and local businesses as crowds of students, staff and merchants slowly evacuated classrooms, offices and buildings here. The Tacoma Police Department initiated a call to the UWT security office instructing them to evacuate buildings along Pacific Avenue due to a sus¬ picious package.
The package, found the moming of Feb. 6 located across the street from the University Book Store, was determined to be just a bunch of boxes.
"There was a security check and everything appears to be okay," said Tacoma Police Officer G. Wurges, perched on his motorcycle outside the Science building.
After the doors were reopened and the buildings were cleared for reentry, many were unclear as to what happened or why they had to evacuate in the first place.
"First we thought it was a drill, then someone said it was a fire," said Loraine Knight, a business account- See Evacuation page 10
Recreation Club hosts Big Wiiite get away
by Margaret Straling
Skiers and snowboaiders have seen better snow fall in the past, but many will put their troubles aside when they head to Big White ski resort in Kelowna, Canada on behalf of UWT's Recreation Club.
Dan Cleary, president ofthe club, has worked hard to provide this opportunity to students.
"I think people are going to have a really good time, enjoy themselves and want to do it again," said Cleary. "People will be able to experience an adventure and a good time."
Students will join at least five other colleges for the trip host¬ ed by Destination Snow, Feb. 15-17. Students may hold this trip tme to their hearts due to the lack snowfall in Washington.
Skiers and boarders have been let down this year, due to the
See Big White page 10
Debate over commencenient speaker continues
by Tolena Mahlum
The members ofthe ASUWT have shift¬ ed their focus from this year*s concerns with the graduation speaker to the future procedures for the planning of commence¬ ment.
Still unsure about what will come of this year's commencement speaker Sarah Weddington, ASUWT President Brian Feller said that in the mean time, the senate is taking action about next year*s process to make sure that the students can have a voice.
"ASUWT will be demanding that there be more student involvement in the [com¬ mencement speaker selection] process," said Feller last week.
While the ASUWT is working on the future, the questions for the upcoming commencement remain the same.
ASUWT put out a survey last week try¬ ing to gauge how the students feel about the selection of Sarah Weddington as their commencement speaker.
In the senate meeting on Feb. 6, the sen¬
ators gathered their data to make a deci¬ sion.
"We need to let the students know [what we decide] so we can talk about our deci¬ sion," said ASUWT President Brian Feller about the purpose of the survey.
But it didn't happen.
With the evacuation on the morning of Feb. 6, the senate meeting was shorter than necessary, and senators say that the time restraint impeded on the ability of the sen¬ ate to have a complete discussion and reach a decision.
Meanwhile, students are becoming impatient and increasingly upset about the issue.
"This seems to be a politically motivat¬ ed action taken by the UW administration rather that an academic one," said one stu¬ dent on the condition of anonymity. "Please help us get another speaker before the chaos begins. This issue will not go away and demonstrators are, undoubtedly, already making their plans."
See Speaker page 10
Courtesy of www.georgiawinlist.com Sarah Weddington, who has spoke at many universities, has many students concemed about commencement.

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EDGER
New TAM exhibit features 70 years of one artist's work
Page 11
Last minute Valentine's Day solutions answered
Page 6-7
University of Washington, Tacoma
Vol. XII No. 9
February 13, 2003
IAS dept searches for new faculty
by Kayla Cogdill
Positions up for grabs in the IAS department are for an assis¬ tant professor in 2-D art, an assistant professor in 3-D art and an assistant professor in broadcast media.
The Interdisciplinary Arts and Science department is working to fill these three fac¬ ulty positions before autumn quarter 2003.
Leading the search is Dr. EHvya McMillin, an assistant professor of conununications in the IAS department, for the broadcast media position and Samuel Paiker, assistant profes¬ sor in liberal studies, for the two art positions.
"Before the search can begin faculty and administration have to decide which departments will be able to look for new applicants based on the amoimt of mcHiey the state will allocate the university," said William Richardson, director of the IAS department.
"The next step is to put advertisements together and publicize. The faculty and stu¬ dent on the search conunittee will then review all the applica¬ tions and narrow it down to ten. After it is narrowed, phone interviews are conducted. Three applicants are chosen and brought to the campus for a day and a half to view the campus facilities and perform a demon¬ stration before a class. When this is all completed the search conmiittee finally extends a hir¬ ing oifer to one of the appli¬ cants."
Last quarter three positions were filled quickly because of a potential hiring fireeze that could be imposed fay Govemor Gary Locke's budget proposal.
Typically there are 40-200 ^plicants for each position. There haive been over 100 ^^li- cations for the art positions.
"Application requirements are stringent and candidates have to supply strong evidence of teaching and research merit. The campus interviews them¬ selves are rigorous.**
"The interview for the broadcast candidate spanned two fiill days with meetings with communication faculty, program and campus heads, media and technology person¬ nel, and students," McMillin said.
"At UWT we face the excit¬ ing challenge of meeting stu-
See Faculty page 10
Running out of answers
Jdifi Thorbum / The Ledger
Washington junior Doug Wrenn stands frustrated with the performance of his squad in the Huskies' 79-77 loss in overtime to Arizona State last Thursday - the second con¬ secutive overtime loss for ttie team. "We are not interest¬ ed in playing people close; we are interested in winning," said Head Coach Lorenzo Romar after the game.
Campus evacuation plans put to test
by Karie Anderson
Siren sounds echoed the halls and local businesses as crowds of students, staff and merchants slowly evacuated classrooms, offices and buildings here. The Tacoma Police Department initiated a call to the UWT security office instructing them to evacuate buildings along Pacific Avenue due to a sus¬ picious package.
The package, found the moming of Feb. 6 located across the street from the University Book Store, was determined to be just a bunch of boxes.
"There was a security check and everything appears to be okay," said Tacoma Police Officer G. Wurges, perched on his motorcycle outside the Science building.
After the doors were reopened and the buildings were cleared for reentry, many were unclear as to what happened or why they had to evacuate in the first place.
"First we thought it was a drill, then someone said it was a fire," said Loraine Knight, a business account- See Evacuation page 10
Recreation Club hosts Big Wiiite get away
by Margaret Straling
Skiers and snowboaiders have seen better snow fall in the past, but many will put their troubles aside when they head to Big White ski resort in Kelowna, Canada on behalf of UWT's Recreation Club.
Dan Cleary, president ofthe club, has worked hard to provide this opportunity to students.
"I think people are going to have a really good time, enjoy themselves and want to do it again," said Cleary. "People will be able to experience an adventure and a good time."
Students will join at least five other colleges for the trip host¬ ed by Destination Snow, Feb. 15-17. Students may hold this trip tme to their hearts due to the lack snowfall in Washington.
Skiers and boarders have been let down this year, due to the
See Big White page 10
Debate over commencenient speaker continues
by Tolena Mahlum
The members ofthe ASUWT have shift¬ ed their focus from this year*s concerns with the graduation speaker to the future procedures for the planning of commence¬ ment.
Still unsure about what will come of this year's commencement speaker Sarah Weddington, ASUWT President Brian Feller said that in the mean time, the senate is taking action about next year*s process to make sure that the students can have a voice.
"ASUWT will be demanding that there be more student involvement in the [com¬ mencement speaker selection] process," said Feller last week.
While the ASUWT is working on the future, the questions for the upcoming commencement remain the same.
ASUWT put out a survey last week try¬ ing to gauge how the students feel about the selection of Sarah Weddington as their commencement speaker.
In the senate meeting on Feb. 6, the sen¬
ators gathered their data to make a deci¬ sion.
"We need to let the students know [what we decide] so we can talk about our deci¬ sion," said ASUWT President Brian Feller about the purpose of the survey.
But it didn't happen.
With the evacuation on the morning of Feb. 6, the senate meeting was shorter than necessary, and senators say that the time restraint impeded on the ability of the sen¬ ate to have a complete discussion and reach a decision.
Meanwhile, students are becoming impatient and increasingly upset about the issue.
"This seems to be a politically motivat¬ ed action taken by the UW administration rather that an academic one," said one stu¬ dent on the condition of anonymity. "Please help us get another speaker before the chaos begins. This issue will not go away and demonstrators are, undoubtedly, already making their plans."
See Speaker page 10
Courtesy of www.georgiawinlist.com Sarah Weddington, who has spoke at many universities, has many students concemed about commencement.